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Why More US Fleet Operators Are Reassessing Diesel Dependence Despite Federal Emissions Rollbacks

Federal emissions policy may have shifted, but for many US fleet operators, the commercial pressures surrounding diesel have not gone away. With diesel prices continuing to fluctuate amid ongoing geopolitical instability and supply chain uncertainty, transport businesses are increasingly reassessing whether diesel dependence still makes long-term operational sense. At the same time, large shippers, municipalities, […]

Register for APTA TRANSform & EXPO

As the industry’s premier showcase, the APTA TRANSform & EXPO brings together the breakthrough technologies, strategies, and solutions actively shaping the future of global public transportation. This is where transit leaders don’t just talk about change, they drive it. By joining us this year, you will: Meet 800+ industry-leading exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge tech. Connect with […]

Why Modern Bus Fleets Need More Than Traditional DPF Cleaning

Presented by Ceramex North America LLC For transit agencies and motorcoach operators, vehicle uptime is everything. Yet one of the most persistent challenges facing fleet maintenance teams today is emissions-system performance. A bus may complete its route without issue, only to be pulled from service hours later because of rising backpressure, repeated regeneration events, or […]

Frontrunner Bus Group Inc. Signs Lease for New 88,000-Square-Foot Headquarters in Billerica, Massachusetts

Frontrunner Bus Group, Inc., the leading innovator in mid-size lowered floor public transportation solutions, announced on June 2 the signing of a lease for a new 88,000-square-foot facility that will serve as its corporate headquarters. The company will relocate from its current location at 33 Manning Road to 23 Esquire Road in Billerica, Massachusetts. This […]

Hendrickson Solar Farm Powers Up, Bringing Renewable Energy to Crest Hill Bumper Production

Hendrickson, a global leader in complete ride solutions for the commercial transportation industry, announced that its new solar farm in Crest Hill, IL, is now fully operational and powering bumper production with renewable energy for the first time. This milestone marks a significant step forward in Hendrickson’s sustainability strategy and reflects the company’s ongoing commitment […]

The Low-Floor Frontrunner: Revolutionizing Accessible Transportation for All

  Public transportation is meant to be the lifeline of a community, a system that connects people to opportunity, reduces barriers, and strengthens social and economic mobility. But for millions of Americans, transit is still difficult to use. Steps, wheelchair lifts, narrow entries, and cramped interiors continue to hinder seniors, wheelchair users, riders with mobility […]

Bus Maintenance Apprenticeship Addresses Industry Need

  Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry Secretary Nancy A. Walker recently visited Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Schneebeli Earth Science Center to observe a $600,000 investment in action. An employee of rabbittransit and a participant of Penn College Workforce Development’s Bus Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship demonstrates what he has learned, as Secretary Nancy A. Walker, Pennsylvania […]

Daimler Coaches North America strengthens presence in the U.S. market

Today, Daimler Coaches North America (DCNA) inaugurated its new U.S. headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida. DCNA is a subsidiary of Daimler Buses, the bus division of Daimler Truck AG. The new facility, spanning more than 43,000 square feet, includes pre-delivery inspection, a large repair, maintenance and service center, an administrative building, and a dedicated training and […]

BUSRide selects Jack Kaufman, Timi’s Tours, for 2026 Good Stewardship Award

Every year for more than a decade, the coveted BUSRide Good Stewardship Award has recognized one individual who is considered an ambassador; a dedicated professional who not only provides the highest level of customer service, but who also helps guide the industry forward as a champion of ethics, strong values, safety, operational excellence, and unparalleled leadership. BUSRide, in […]

Placer County moves toward transit fleet electrification as board approves purchase of new buses

  Placer County took a significant step towards its long-term transit fleet modernization goals following approval from the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday to purchase 16 new public transit buses, including four electric buses for the Truckee-Tahoe region. The buses will enhance service reliability, reduce vehicle emissions, increase fleet sustainability and support continued service growth […]